Regal feature plant with large, green flower spikelets rising above gracefully bowing leaves.
A fast-growing, evergreen plant with tall, tassel-like flower heads rising above softly cascading, grass-like foliage provides a striking focal point in a surprising variety of gardens. Of the Cyperus Graceful Grasses series we offer, 'King Tut' is the tallest.
Great in both landscapes and containers, Cyperus 'King Tut' provides wonderful bright green contrast and texture in full sun or part shade. Its controlled growth and low maintenance are perfect for large landscapes, and planted on the edges of water gardens, ponds, or damper garden positions. 'King Tut' is also suited for outdoor combination planting in large containers.
'King Tut' has proven to be surprisingly tolerant of dry conditions once established, but ordinarily does need as constant a supply of water as possible. The crown of the plant should never be covered, although the root ball can be submerged. It can thrive in shallow water. The aim is to keep the bulk of the soil or root mass wet.
If planted into a container, consider lining it first or otherwise blocking the drainage holes to retain us much water as possible.
In cold climates, Cyperus papyrus should be considered an annual since it is not hardy enough to survive freezing temperatures and is not a candidate to overwinter indoors. Once the grass turns brown, it can either be removed immediately or in Spring. Evergreen or neutral grasses such Cyperus papyrus don't ever go dormant, so don’t expect it to regrow in Spring.
In warmer regions with more temperate Winters, Cyperus papyrus should be treated as a perennial. When the grass leaves and flower tufts turn brown, cut the grass down to help it grow afresh in Spring. If you are wanting to divide or reduce any evergreen grass such as Cyperus papyrus, only do so once Spring is well underway. Dividing plants wounds them to some degree, and evergreen grasses areas are less able to survive Winter if wounded.
If you find do need to replace a Cyperus papyrus after Winter passes, remember it is a very fast grower and will quickly reach its full size.
Wear gloves & wash hands after gardening.
